REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
LAND TRANSPORTATION OFFICE
East Avenue, Quezon City
E-mail Address: ltocentral.pacd@gmail.com Website: www.lto.gov.ph

Instructor’s Guide
TDC-15-S-01-2
GUIDELINES OF R.A NO. 10930

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Section 1: Coverage

The supplemental Implementing Rules and Regulations of R.A. No. 1093 revises guidelines and
procedures governing the issuance of Student-driver’s Permit, Conductor’s License and Driver’s
License, their qualifications, requirements, procedures and validity in order to ensure the efficient
implementation of the same.

Section 2: Definition of Terms

Application for Student-driver’s Permit/License (APL) – form issued by LTO for application of Student-
driver’s Permit, Driver’s License and Conductor’s License and other miscellaneous transactions.

Conductor’s License (CL) – an authority granted by the LTO to a qualified person to assist the driver
of a public utility vehicle in fare collection and/or ensuring the safety of the passengers and/or cargo
while the said vehicle is in operation.

Driver – shall mean any person duly licensed to operate a motor vehicle.

Driver’s License (DL) – an authority granted by the LTO to a qualified person to operate motor vehicle
stating therein the Driver’s License Code (DL Code) and conditions, among others.

DL Classification – Driver’s License Classification may either be Non-professional or Professional

based on the approved DL Code/s
a. Nonprofessional Driver’s License (NPDL) – an authority in the form prescribed by the LTO
granted to a person to operate a private motor vehicle; or
b. Professional Driver’s License (PDL) – an authority in the form prescribed by the LTO granted
to any driver hired or paid for driving or operating a motor vehicle whether for private or for hire
to the public.

DL Code – refers to the collective code representing the vehicle category/ies that a licensed person
is allowed to operate.

Vehicle Category – refers to motor vehicle category as specified in the Philippine National Standard
on Road Vehicles-Classification and Definition.

Restriction Code – refers to previous code representing the vehicle category/ies that a licensed
person is allowed to operate.

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Restriction Code and Its Equivalent to Driver’s License Code

DL VEHICLE
RC GENERAL DESCRIPTION CLUTCH CODE
CODE CATEGORY CODE
A L1, L2, L3 MOTORCYCLE
1 Manual
A1 L4, L5, L6, L7 TRICYCLE
Transmission
B M1 PASSENGER CAR
(MT)
2/4 B1 M2 PASSENGER VAN/JEEPNEY
B2 N1 LIGHT COMMERCIAL or
C N2, N3 HEAVY COMMERCIAL
3/5 Automatic
D M3 HEAVY PASSENGER BUS Transmission
6/7 BE O1, O2 LIGHT ARTICULATED (AT)
8 CE O3, O4 HEAVY ARTICULATED

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Driver for Special-purpose Vehicle (SV) must be a holder of a professional driver’s license
corresponding to the type of DL Code he/she operates and must comply with the required training
every renewal of DL specified below:

Vehicle Type Certificate of Training from Training Institutions

Ambulance TESDA or Accredited TESDA Training Centers

Firetrucks National Fire Training Institute
Armored Services Association of the Philippines or other related
Armored Car
association
Land Transportation Office (LTO) or Land Transportation
School Service
Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB)

Carrier of Hazardous Cargo TESDA or Accredited TESDA Training Centers

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Driver’s License Code and Its Equivalent Restriction Codes

LEGEND: RC – Restriction Code VC – Vehicle Category

DL
RC VC DESCRIPTION SAMPLE IMAGE
CODE
A two-wheeled vehicle with a maximum design
L1
speed not exceeding 50 kph

1 A A three-wheeled vehicle with a maximum design

L2
speed not exceeding 50 kph
A two-wheeled vehicle with a maximum design
L3
speed exceeding 50 kph

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 A vehicle with three wheels asymmetrically
arranged in relation to the longitudinal median
L4
plane with a maximum design speed exceeding
50 kph (Motorcycle with sidecar)

A vehicle with three wheels symmetrically

arranged in relation to the longitudinal median
L5
plane with a maximum design speed exceeding
50 kph
A1 A vehicle with four wheels whose unladen mass
is not more than 350kg, not including the mass of
L6
the batteries in case of electric vehicles, whose
maximum design speed is not more than 45 kph
A vehicle with four wheels, other than that
classified for the category L6, whose unladen
mass is not more than 400kg (550kg for vehicles
L7 intended for carrying goods), not including the
mass of batteries in the case of electric vehicles,
whose maximum design speed is not more than
45 kph

Vehicles used for the carriage of passengers and

comprising not more than 8 seats in addition to
B M1
the driver's seat, and having a gross vehicle
weight not exceeding 5000kg

2/4
Vehicles used for the carriage of passengers,
comprising more than 8 seats in addition to the
B1 M2
driver's seat, and having a gross vehicle weight
not exceeding 5000kg

Vehicles used for the carriage of goods and

B2 N1 having a maximum gross vehicle weight not
exceeding 3500kg

Vehicles used for the carriage of goods and

N2 having a maximum gross vehicle weight
exceeding 3500kg but not exceeding 12000kg
C
Vehicles used for the carriage of goods and
N3 having a maximum gross vehicle weight
3/5 exceeding 12000kg

Vehicles used for the carriage of passengers,

comprising more than 8 seats in addition to the
D M3
driver's seat and having a maximum gross
vehicle weight exceeding 5000kg

Trailers with a maximum gross vehicle weight not

6 BE O1
exceeding 750kg

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 Trailers with a maximum gross vehicle weight
7 O2
exceeding 750kg but not exceeding 3500kg

Trailers with a maximum gross vehicle weight

O3
exceeding 3500kg but not exceeding 10000kg
8 CE
Trailers with a maximum gross vehicle weight
O4 exceeding 10000kg

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DEMERIT POINTS - refer to the Traffic Violation and Equivalent Demerit Points
Accumulated arithmetical value assigned to every corresponding traffic violation committed by a driver
during the validity of driver’s license.
A driver with accumulated Demerit Points is not allowed to apply for Additional DL Code/s or apply for
Change of DL Classification, within the period specified below, counted from the date of settlement of fines
and penalties.

Demerit Points from Date of Issuance Period of Prohibition

1-2 3 months
3-4 6 months
5 or more 1 year

Categories of Violations and Corresponding Demerit Points

Categories Demerit Point/s

a. Grave Violations 5
b. Less Grave Violations 3

c. All other violations not otherwise enumerated as grave or

1
less grave which shall be considered as light

Accumulation Period – during the validity of DL and will revert to zero (0) after renewal.
Drivers of public utility vehicles (PUV) are meted with double demerit points for every traffic violation
committed while operating a For Hire motor vehicle including the driver of a private motor vehicle
operating as a PUV but without proper authority from the LTFRB.

Accumulated Violation Points and Corresponding Penalties

Violation Points Penalty
Driving Enhancement Program (DEP) or
5 – 9 demerit points – applicants for renewal of DL
accredited service provider
10 or more demerit points DEP plus Theoretical Exam
Every 10 demerit points or whether same violation
DEP
is committed for at least three (3) times
franchise-related violation Driver’s Academy with LTFRB

at least forty (40) demerit points Revoked for at least two (2) years
Confiscation and revocation of SP and may
Holders of SP (5 demerit points) apply after one year
3 times revocation – Perpetual

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A driver who is not able to complete the intervention program within thirty (30) days from his last
apprehension, after a notice has been given, shall have his driver’s license suspended until he is able
to attend the required course.

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Training and Experience requirements for PDL - Light Articulated Vehicle (BE)
- Holder of B, B1 or B2 for at least three (3) years and equivalent training from LTO Accredited
TESDA Training Center or PDC from Driving School prior to application or Holder of CE.

Training and Experience requirements for PDL - Heavy Passenger or Commercial Vehicle (C)
- Must be a holder of PDL Code B2 for at least four (4) years and must have equivalent training
from LTO accredited TESDA Training Center for NC III or PDC from Driving School prior to
application.

Training and Experience requirements for PDL - Heavy Passenger or Commercial Vehicle (CE)
- Holder of C or D for at least six (6) months and must have equivalent training from LTO
Accredited TESDA NC III Training Center or PDC from Driving School prior to application.

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Medical Certificate – a certification issued by a registered physician of an LTO accredited medical
clinic stating the result of applicant’s medical examination and valid for a period of sixty (60) days from
the date of issuance.
Drivers with driving conditions “2” or “3” or “4” or “5” are not allowed to operate For-Hire/ Public Utility
Vehicles or Commercial Vehicles, unless, expressly allowed, in writing, by a qualified medical
specialist.

Medical Conditions and Driving Indications

Condition Code Indication / Driving Requirement

Drive only with corrective lenses
This is indicated in the driver’s license of a licensee that he/she is certified by
1 an accredited physician to be out of the 20/40 vision and will not be allowed to
drive without wearing eyeglasses or corrective lenses.
Drive only with special equipment for upper limbs and/or lower limbs
2 This is indicated in the driver’s license of a licensee with impairment at the
upper limb and/or lower limb.
Drive customized motor vehicle only

3 This is indicated in the driver’s license of a licensee to drive especially

designed motor vehicles only and duly registered with LTO.
Drive only during daylight
4 This is indicated in the driver’s license of a licensee that he/she is only allowed
to drive during daylight. This includes partially or totally blind in one eye.
Drive only with hearing aid
5
This is indicated in the driver’s license of a licensee with impaired hearing.

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Sample License
- No more DL Classification (Professional or Nonprofessional) at the front.
- DL code A, A1, B, B2 etc., shall be used.

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Driving Enhancement Program (DEP) – a seminar designed by Land Transportation Office (LTO) for
driver’s license holders that covers road safety and updated land transportation laws, rules and
regulations. It includes the re-orientation course (Intervention Program) for drivers during renewal of
their licenses under Section 14 of the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of Republic Act No.
10930, the intervention program as provided for under Section 15 of the said IRR, and the
comprehensive driver’s education under Section 27 thereof.

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Renewal of Driver’s License

• Renewal of DL after two (2) years from the expiry date shall require the holder to take and pass
the theoretical and practical examination and pay the corresponding penalty in addition to the
basic fee.
• Filipinos working/living abroad may renew their DL on-line or through their authorized
representative upon presentation of necessary documents. The licensee shall present him/herself
to LTO upon arrival in the Philippines for capture of photo and presentation of Official Receipt and
submission of medical certificate.
• Renewal of Philippine DL after two (2) years from the expiry date but with valid Foreign DL – DL
Code shall be retained for Philippine DL if the valid Foreign DL has the same DL Code.

For qualifications/requirements the renewal of Driver’s license, are as follows:

- Holder of DL
- Physically and Mentally Fit to drive
- No unsettled Traffic Violation
- DL not renewed for more than two (2) years after the expiry date - Passed the Automated
Theoretical Examination and Practical Driving Test
- Completed the Driving Enhancement Program (DEP) prior to initial renewal of the five (5) year
DL
- Completed training in the operation of Special-purpose Vehicle (SV)

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Additional DL Code
Inclusion of a new DL Code in the driver’s license for holders who have acquired skill and knowledge
in operating other types of motor vehicle must comply the following:
- Valid DL or DL not expired for more than two (2) years
- Must be eligible with the minimum experience and training requirements
- Must have completed practical driving course
- Must pass the theoretical examination
- Must pass the practical driving test
- For special-purpose vehicle – must pass the special training course
A DL holder is allowed to learn and operate a motor vehicle with a DL Code other than what he/she is
allowed to operate. Provided, that the said holder is accompanied by a duly licensed driver accredited
by LTO as driving instructor, possessing the appropriate license code for the desired type of motor
vehicle.
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Renewal of Philippine DL after two (2) years from the expiry date but with valid Foreign DL -
DL Code shall be retained for Philippine DL if the valid Foreign DL has the same DL Code.
- Must be a holder of valid Foreign DL
- Must pass theoretical and practical examination if vehicle category is NOT found in FDL
- Must pass practical examination if FDL country is operating right hand drive vehicles

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Change of DL Classification
Changing of Driver’s License Classification from nonprofessional to professional or vice-versa.
- Holder of DL under RC 1 / DL Codes A, A1 who is at least eighteen (18) years old may apply
for change of classification from NPDL to PDL after being a holder for six (6) months of NPDL
with the same RC/DL Codes.
- Holder of DL under RC 2 / DL Codes B, B1, B2 who is at least eighteen (18) years old may
apply for change of classification from NPDL to PDL after being a holder for one (1) year of
NPDL with the same RC/DL Codes.

SLIDE NO. 34 - 38 See Annex C of Supplemental IRR

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THEORETICAL AND PRACTICAL EXAMINATION
The theoretical examination for DL shall be according to DL Classification, DL Code and Vehicle
Description which the applicant intends to operate:
- An applicant for DL has the option to apply for any combinations of classification and DL Code
provided that the random questions shall have a total of sixty (60) with passing rate of eighty
percent (80%) or forty-eight correct answers out of sixty (60) questions.
- Applicants for DL Code CE shall have an additional ten (10) questions intended for heavy
articulated vehicles with a passing rate of eighty percent (80%) or eight (8) correct answers
out of ten (10) questions exclusive of the score acquired from the sixty (60) basic questions.
- Failed applicants for new CL/new DL/additional DL Code/Change classification and DL not
renewed for more than two (2) years from expiry date shall be given a Rejection letter including
the submitted documents stating therein the result of examination and may re-apply on the
following regular working day.
- No applicants will be allowed to take Practical Test if failed in Theoretical Examination

For Practical Driving Test

- The LTO personnel shall conduct the Practical Driving Test which shall be done within the LTO
authorized test route. Any test conducted outside of the designated test route shall be declared
null and void.
- The authorized Driving Skills Rater shall indicate the desired DL Code/s and attest to the result
of the examination by affixing his/her signature which shall be subject to the
approval/disapproval of the Chief of Office.
- Failed applicants for new DL/additional DL Code/Change Classification and DL not renewed
for more than a Rejection Letter, with the submitted documents, stating therein the result and
remarks of the driving skill rater and may re-apply after seven (7) calendar days.

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Essential Provisions
• Conductors License – valid for five (5) years and renewable for ten (10) years if no traffic
violation
• New Conductors must attend eight (8) hours Road Safety Seminar
• Renewal of CL – must attend four (4) hours Road Safety Seminar
• No Contagious Disease
• No pending criminal cases
• Filipinos – at least sixteen (16) years old
• Foreigners – at least eighteen (18) years old
• Knows how to read and write, physically and mentally fit and with no unsettled traffic violations
• Completed Theoretical Driving Course from accredited Driving Schools or LTO
• SP is valid for one (1) year
• If SP is expired – not allowed to learn and drive motor vehicle but allowed to take NPDL
examination if Practical Driving Course is completed while SP is valid
• After two (2) years from the date issuance, SP must be renewed

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